M-Lok or Key Mod?

**TommyValkyrie** · 12 October 2014, 17:33

I have to say the I prefer M-lok. Just the way it looks, and the ease of installation.

**DutyUse** · 12 October 2014, 17:37

Originally Posted by TommyValkyrie

I have to say the I prefer M-lok. Just the way it looks, and the ease of installation.

Both are good, more a matter of personal preference really. Sounds like you need two rifles

**CarbonScoring** · 12 October 2014, 20:00

I've got both, though I haven't used the M-lok rail yet. They seems to be more or less the same to me as far as ease of use goes. Keymod has the advantage at the moment, simply because it's been out longer. It will be a better comparison in a year or so, once manufacturers have had a chance to develop some M-lok products.

**Fathom_Arms** · 12 October 2014, 20:22

I think you will see more manufactures going to M-LOK soon. It is much cheaper and easier to make M-LOK handguards.

**FortTom** · 12 October 2014, 20:23

Originally Posted by CarbonScoring

I've got both, though I haven't used the M-lok rail yet. They seems to be more or less the same to me as far as ease of use goes. Keymod has the advantage at the moment, simply because it's been out longer. It will be a better comparison in a year or so, once manufacturers have had a chance to develop some M-lok products.

I think you're right. I have two Keymods now, and will be using another on a Varmint rifle. I really like them, and for now, everything I need is available for them. I don't own a M-lok, but as soon as Magpul announced it, there was a list a mile long of folks that were supporting that format and would be making M-Lok accessories.

FT

**TommyValkyrie** · 12 October 2014, 22:21

Originally Posted by Fathom_Arms

I think you will see more manufactures going to M-LOK soon. It is much cheaper and easier to make M-LOK handguards.

I heard that Magpul is going to start making accessories that mount directly to m-lok rails, without the rail section.

Originally Posted by DutyUse

Both are good, more a matter of personal preference really. Sounds like you need two rifles

I think you may be on to something!

**Chevtec** · 13 October 2014, 05:03

Originally Posted by TommyValkyrie

I heard that Magpul is going to start making accessories that mount directly to m-lok rails, without the rail section.

That's pretty much the point of both systems. The rail sections were a necessary evil at first so rail-mounted accessories would still be of use to their owners. A mounting system for a mounting system leads to a weaker mounted part.

**mustangfreek** · 13 October 2014, 05:13

I "read" over on ar15 where a magpul rep , had said recently that they have 20-25 m-lok products coming, there saying end of the year and before Shot next year....

**rob_s** · 13 October 2014, 07:11

If one of the standards proves to be able to actually work as a QD solution, I think that one will become the VHS to the other's Betamax. While I don't need/want to be able to QD every single thing on the handguard, both the light and the VFG are things that I'd like to be able to pull off easier than I can with any Keymod or M-Lok mounts I'm aware of right this minute.

**AaronP220** · 13 October 2014, 07:25

Originally Posted by TommyValkyrie

I heard that Magpul is going to start making accessories that mount directly to m-lok rails, without the rail section.

I hope that's true. I'm not really a fan of having to add a rail section to add a component. I much prefer a direct mount to the rail.

**Chevtec** · 13 October 2014, 08:17

Originally Posted by rob_s

If one of the standards proves to be able to actually work as a QD solution, I think that one will become the VHS to the other's Betamax. While I don't need/want to be able to QD every single thing on the handguard, both the light and the VFG are things that I'd like to be able to pull off easier than I can with any Keymod or M-Lok mounts I'm aware of right this minute.

Refer to BCM's keymod vert grip.

**Pyzik** · 13 October 2014, 08:28

I'm have a keymod rail now, haven't played with MLOK, though I too prefer the MLOK look a little better.

If MLOK is as simple as keymod, either will be a great choice. I don't think I could ever go back to trying to put a screw through a hole, into another hole inside a tube with another tube (barrel) in the way... Haha.
What a PITA.

**rob_s** · 13 October 2014, 08:34

Originally Posted by Chevtec

Refer to BCM's keymod vert grip.

Have it.

Unsat re: QD

**SINNER** · 13 October 2014, 08:59

Picatinny FTW. Save me from the bullshit add on rails to install 99% of the components I own or are available. Use a standard drilling pattern for add on rails to satisfy the smooth rail demand and be done. Every couple years a new attachment method will be paraded out with much hoopla and yet the number one seller will still be add on Pic rails. Both these designs still have 0 potential for a solid tool-less attachment/removal method and that is a huge disadvantage IMO.

**CarbonScoring** · 13 October 2014, 09:09

Frankly I prefer M-lok simply for the look. I only need to attach a vertical grip and maybe a light mount, so most of the rail is exposed. I'm not a fan of panels on my handguards which leaves me no reason for the rest of the rail to look like it can accept attachments.

Another reason I love my Geissele Mk4.

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